• Happy Nursing Week 2013

  • Registered nurses help patients and families when they need it the most

    I work in the Renal Department at the Regina General Hospital as a hemodialysis nurse. I became a registered nurse because I wanted to have an impact on people's lives when it counts. When people find themselves in the hospital it is often traumatic, unexpected and scary. If I can decrease that pain and anxiety then I feel like I have done my job well. I genuinely care about the wellbeing of my patients and will not only be their nurse, but their... Read More

  • Registered nurse’s expert care makes the road to recovery easier

    I am a RPN with 30 years in the Sunrise Health Region. I recently was an inpatient in our hospital post cancer surgery. During my stay I had what I would need to describe as the absolute pleasure of being cared for by a registered nurse named Doreen Suschinsky, a lady I have seen in the cafeteria over the years but have never met. She was the night nurse for two shifts and I have never been treated with such amazing skill and compassion. She was reassuring,... Read More

  • Nurse Practitioners – empowering patients to take care of their own health

    I’m a Nurse Practitioner and I currently work in the community of Fort Qu’Appelle, just outside of Regina. I absolutely love working in a smaller community as I am able to provide care to many people who don’t otherwise have access to primary healthcare. I also have the privilege of working the outpatient emergency department which I absolutely love. Being a Nurse Practitioner in the emergency department enables me to provide care for minor injuries and... Read More

  • Optimizing the role of the registered nurse key to patient safety

    Registered nurses play a unique and critical role in the health care system based upon their primary mandate to protect the public – a principle they uphold each and every day. Expert training and academic preparation equip registered nurses with the knowledge to truly make a difference in the lives of patients and families.  Optimizing the role of the registered nurse is key to fulfilling this public protection mandate. By ensuring the nursing process is fully... Read More

  • Interprofessional clinical experiences benefit Registered Nurses

    The University of Saskatchewan offers unique interprofessional clinical experiences, building the skills of Registered Nurses. One example is the Caring for Kids Where They Live program. Our goal for this program was to establish a learning environment for health science students, within a school district where all partners work to promote the health and wellness of children and youth. We created this initiative to encourage a holistic approach to support... Read More

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Nurses - The Unsung Heroes
Date Posted: 07/05/2013
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Date Posted: 16/04/2013
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The Value of Nursing Care Coordination
Date Posted: 01/02/2013
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